BBC Two To Showcase New British Films Season
BBC Film and the BFI have today announced BBC Two will showcase a new season of British films, beginning on Saturday 24 October with Daniel Kokotajlo’s BAFTA-nominated Apostasy.
British Film Premiere: New Films from New Voices will present a brand new premiere every Saturday night, celebrating a new wave of British filmmakers who are offering fresh perspectives on UK life and experiences.
Each film will be available on BBC iPlayer after its transmission on BBC Two, and all will be accompanied by a short introduction from a UK film critic. Most of the films will also be available for free on BFI Player.
They are all critically acclaimed feature films which premiered at top tier international film festivals, with many nominated for or winning major awards.
Other films on offer will be Claire Oakley‘s Make Up, Eva Riley‘s Perfect 10. Along with Sacha Polak‘s Dirty God, Fyzal Boulifa Lynn + Lucy, and Yemi Bamiro‘s One Man And His Shoes. Also joining the line up is Hong Khaou‘s Monsoon starring Henry Golding which is currently in UK cinemas.
Rose Garnett, Director of BBC Film comments: “BBC Two was where I first encountered so many great British films and those early experiences fuelled a life-long love of cinema. Nothing compares to the big screen experience, but at such a difficult collective moment to bring this new wave of British filmmakers to the channel is hugely exciting. I hope that by providing a national platform for these authored, bold perspectives we can both entertain and inspire film-lovers and future filmmakers across the UK.”
Ben Roberts, Chief Executive, BFI comments: “What a great year it’s been for showcasing British independent filmmaking, with a raft of new films screened in cinemas and at home. These seven films speak to the wealth of emerging talent in the UK and we’re delighted to bring their brilliant work to audiences through this season. We’re grateful to National Lottery players for enabling the BFI to co-fund these films and support their wider distribution.”
The majority of films in British Film Premiere were released in cinemas in 2020, with BBC Film and the BFI working closely with producers,. distributors and exhibitors to experiment with traditional release windows and bring them to television audiences early. The aim of the British Film Premiere season is to complement theatrical release strategies, supporting the UK’s independent filmmakers and creating a national platform for exciting new cinematic voices on the BBC.
British Film Premiere: New Films from New Voices starts on BBC Two on Saturday 24 October and will run weekly until mid-December
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